Associate or Senior Associate - Family - Bristol - Hybrid

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is assisting a leading family team in Bristol to recruit an Associate or Senior Associate with a strong background in private family law. The role involves handling high-quality, privately funded matters, managing a caseload, and contributing to business development within a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years’ PQE, a proactive, client-focused approach, and a willingness to engage in client development and teamwork within a hybrid

Qualifications

• Experience advising clients on private family matters.
• Skilled in managing confidential information.
• Ability to develop client relationships and solicit referrals.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of private family matters.
• Provide expert legal advice to clients.
• Build strong relationships with clients and professional referrers.
• Contribute to business development and growth of the team.

Skills

Client advisory

Relationship building

Commercial awareness

Education

3+ years PQE in private family law

Job description

Associate or Senior Associate - Family - Bristol - Hybrid

A leading and highly regarded Family team is seeking an ambitious Associate or Senior Associate to join its growing Bristol office. Recognised for handling high‑quality private family law work, the team advises a diverse client base on a range of complex and sensitive matters, including divorce and financial remedies, private children work, cohabitation disputes, and arrangements for unmarried couples.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a talented lawyer with at least 3 years’ PQE who is looking to develop their career within a collaborative, supportive, and forward‑thinking environment. The successful candidate will manage their own caseload, provide expert legal advice, and build strong relationships with clients and professional referrers. They will also play an important role in business development and contribute to the continued success of a nationally recognised team.

Key highlights include:

• High‑quality privately funded family law work with a varied and engaging caseload.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing and ambitious team.
• A supportive, inclusive culture with flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including private medical cover and life assurance.

This role would suit a commercially minded and personable family lawyer who combines technical excellence with a passion for exceptional client service. In return, they will enjoy excellent work, a positive team culture, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing their career in one of the South West's leading family law teams.

For more information on this role or other opportunities within South West or South Wales in general, please do get in touch with Daniel St Quintin at Chadwick Nott.

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At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network to achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or any other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.